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GCVS @glasgowcvs.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
The #GlasgowWellbeingFund reopens in September with small grants for projects that support Mental Health and Wellbeing in Glasgow. This year there are some updates and changes to be aware of so we're running a short information session on Monday 8th Sept at 1pm. Click here to join! bit.ly/3HHhZu6
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Chris Dempster @chrisdempster.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
#Funding now available for Changing Places Toilets in #Scotland. Tight turn around though, applications must be in by Midday October 20th inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/changin...
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Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund - Inspiring Scotland
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Chris Dempster @chrisdempster.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Interesting opportunity to help shape a new Birds of Paradise project - share with anyone you think might be interested www.boptheatre.co.uk/projects/cue...
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Cue Backstage - Birds of Paradise Theatre Company
Together with partners and the wider sector BOP will work to ensure that disabled people have opportunities to develop in backstage and offstage roles. Following a planning phase that includes the est...
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Chris Dempster @chrisdempster.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Awesome opportunity going just now with Robertson Trust www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news-and-blo...
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Vacancy - GLAD (Grassroots Leadership Awards) Project Lead (Fixed Term – 3 years)
The Robertson Trust is looking for a Project Lead to play a central role in our new Grassroots Leadership Awards (GLAD) initiative. This person will help shape and deliver the programme - building str...
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Chris Dempster @chrisdempster.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
RIP www.youtube.com/watch?v=slDd...
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It Makes A Fellow Proud To Be A Soldier
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Chris Dempster @chrisdempster.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Playlist for Life have received some funding for a wee project building community playlists if you live or work in #glasgow help build the playlist www.playlistforlife.org.uk/soundtrack-t...
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Soundtrack to Glasgow - Playlist for Life
We are building the ‘Soundtrack to Glasgow’ and are asking you to share the songs that are personally meaningful to you! Whether it’s the music from your youth or tunes that remind you of friends and ...
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The Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
FUNDING We are delighted to announce our latest funding recipients, with 40 organisations awarded £1.4M to support their work to prevent and reduce poverty and trauma across #Scotland in June. You can view the full list of awards below 👇 www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news-and-blo...
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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
'Headlines from the 2024 WRES report include that Black staff are the least likely to believe they have an equal opportunity to progress in their careers' but there are some areas of positive change says Shilpa Ross. Read her blog to find out more. www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
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Race Inequalities For NHS Staff: Looking Back On The 2024 WRES Data | The King's Fund
Amid a sense of decline in support for EDI initiatives, Shilpa Ross examines the latest Workforce Race Equality Standard data. Has the NHS taken enough action?
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Chris Dempster @chrisdempster.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Are you a small charity (under £150k pa) working to tackle health inequalities? you could apply for £10,000 in Unrestricted #funding as part of @thekingsfund.bsky.social Community Health programme. Deadline August 11th www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
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GSK Community Health Programme | The King's Fund
The GSK Community Health programme is open to small charities working in the UK to tackle health inequalities. Successful charities will receive up to £10,000 of unrestricted funding.
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Chris Dempster @chrisdempster.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Cyrenian's Gala got rained off this weekend, but there's still a bit of time left to support if you're interested £5 for three tickets.
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The ALLIANCE @alliancescot.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
It’s wrong for the UK Government to balance the books on the backs of sick and disabled people. We need Scottish MPs to stand up for justice and compassion now. Read more here > www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/al... @povertyalliance.org #WeDemandBetter
Text reads: We need Scottish MPs to vote against the unjust cuts to disability and incapacity benefits. Justice and compassion demand it.
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Chris Dempster @chrisdempster.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Find out about the new @therobertsontrust.bsky.social funding offer this Thursday in Stirling www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-ple...
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Beyond Pledges: In Person Workshop
This workshop is for applicants to 'Beyond Pledges' who are interested in finding out more about this funding call.
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The ALLIANCE @alliancescot.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
We're pleased to announce a new round of projects, totalling £1.9 million. funded through the Self Management Fund. Projects will support early intervention, reducing waiting lists and target health inequalities. Read more: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/1-... #SelfManagement25
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Chris Dempster @chrisdempster.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Still a couple of spaces available on this free event in Glasgow next week www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/events/...
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Integration in Action - Lead Courageously - Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland
Join the ALLIANCE and the International Foundation for Integrated Care (IFIC) Scotland on Thursday 26 June from 9am – 1pm at The Studio in Glasgow for the next event in our ‘Integration in Action’ ser...
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GCVS @glasgowcvs.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
🤔Could you use the help of talented @sbs.strath.ac.uk students? Charities and other #ThirdSector organisations can receive 100 hrs of voluntary support from Strathclyde degree students through their Social Responsibility Pathway. Learn more here on our website and sign up by 27 June bit.ly/3SNv2fu
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Support Your Mission with Help from Strathclyde Business Students - Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector
Work with Strathclyde Business Students over an academic year and encourage them to apply their skills to give back to the local community.
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Chris Dempster @chrisdempster.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Seeing as it's #CarersWeek it seems like a good time to be sharing this brilliant Multi-year #Funding opportunity from TNLCF Scotland www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/prog...
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Supporting Change - Carers | The National Lottery Community Fund
The National Lottery Community Fund gives grants to organisations in the UK to help improve their communities. The money awarded comes from the UK National Lottery.
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Chris Dempster @chrisdempster.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Lovely wee fundraiser for @impactarts.bsky.social happening in a couple of weeks time www.ticketsource.co.uk/impact-arts/...
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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 10/06/2025
“Families tell us they can’t believe the difference the project has made.” Did you spot us on TV? Our new research shows nature can help young people with their mental health and STV showcased one of our amazing #NationalLottery funded projects Lucky Ewe, urging charities to apply for funding. 🌱
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Nature project aiming to help young people’s mental health
The National Lottery is funding projects across the country aimed at getting people outdoors.
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Chris Dempster @chrisdempster.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Interesting AI focussed event happening in #Glasgow later this month from @scottishaialliance.bsky.social in The Boardwalk on Brunswick St www.scottishai.com/events/ai-ca...
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AI Event Glasgow | Events in Glasgow June 2025 — Scottish AI Alliance
AI Can’t Write Symphonies and Neither Can You is a brand new event from the Scottish AI Alliance. At the end of June we will be in Glasgow to explore the intersection of AI and creativity through a va...
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Chris Dempster @chrisdempster.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Pin the cone on Wellington! Stellar work from Ibrox primary today
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Chris Dempster @chrisdempster.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
At the end of #VolunteersWeek lets continue to celebrate their amazing work, but let's recognise the huge impact the #CostOfLiving crisis is still having. With volunteer numbers continuing to fall most orgs have faced recruitment issues in recent months. www.volunteerscotland.net/wp-content/u...
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Child Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
NEW: Lifting the two-child limit and the benefit cap will immediately lift 400,000 children out of poverty, and 950,000 children will be living in less deep poverty.
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Chris Dempster @chrisdempster.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
#Free Integration in Action event taking place in #Glasgow later this month feel free to share with any groups you think would be interested www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/events/...
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Integration in Action - Lead Courageously - Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland
Join the ALLIANCE and the International Foundation for Integrated Care (IFIC) Scotland on Thursday 26 June from 9am – 1pm at The Studio in Glasgow for the next event in our ‘Integration in Action’ ser...
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Chris Dempster @chrisdempster.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Just one week to apply to Bank of Scotland's Energise Fund (it only opened on Monday that's tight). That's 2 year's of unrestricted #Funding of up to £20k a year open to Scottish Charities supporting vulnerable people. bankofscotlandfoundation.org/funding-prog...
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Chris Dempster @chrisdempster.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Just a little more than a week left to nominate your local organisations for this year's #SelfManagement Awards www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/self-managem...
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Self Management Awards 2025 - Self management
Who do you know who has made a difference for people in Scotland this year? Maybe someone you know has shown exceptional self management in the face of adversity, or a project has provided exceptional...
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Chris Dempster @chrisdempster.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Just a wee reminder that the Scottish Government #LongTermConditions Framework consultation is open till the 20th of July if you or your the organisations you're involved in want to input. There's an online event for ALLIANCE members next week www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/events/...
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ALLIANCE Individual Member's Event: Long Term Conditions Framework - Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland
The Scottish Government have opened the public consultation for the Long Term Conditions Framework . The ALLIANCE will be responding to the consultation on behalf of it’s members. Our individuals memb...
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GCVS @glasgowcvs.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Join an important online discussion next week on proposed benefit changes and the potential impact in Scotland. @cpagscotland.bsky.social will provide an overview of the changes and cuts announced. Please register with lynn.williams@gcvs.org.uk to join us at 12pm, on 9 June.
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Chris Dempster @chrisdempster.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
A few interesting jobs going at my work if you're looking for a change www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/jobs-and-vol... They're a nice bunch
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Jobs and volunteering - Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland
Jobs and opportunities to work with the ALLIANCE will be displayed here when we are actively recruiting. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from diverse b...
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Chris Dempster @chrisdempster.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
#Disabilities Rights activist and all round good egg @gaelynnlea.bsky.social is playing the Glad Cafe in #Glasgow this weekend. Check out her awesome Tiny Desk Concert here youtu.be/n6oSeODGmoQ
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Chris Dempster @chrisdempster.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Just less than two weeks to apply the Volant Trust's Small Grant's programme #funding of up to £5,000 available for work with vulnerable Women and Children. www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
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Volant Charitable Trust Small Grants Programme | Foundation Scotland
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Chris Dempster @chrisdempster.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
#SelfManagement Awards 2025 is now open for nominations. Countless great community projects are out there supporting folks with long term conditions. Why not nominate them for an award www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/self-managem...
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Self Management Awards 2025 - Self management
Who do you know who has made a difference for people in Scotland this year? Maybe someone you know has shown exceptional self management in the face of adversity, or a project has provided exceptional...
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